How do I enable short codes on Android?
Device instructions may vary.
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Removing A Short Code Block
Changing Phone Settings #1
To change the settings in your Android device, these are basic instructions to remove the shortcode block. Device instructions may vary.
- Press Menu from the home screen.
- Select Settings.
- Select More at the top right hand corner of your screen.
- Select Application Manager.
- Slide the screen to the All section.
- Select Messages.
- Under the Permissions section, you will find a drop down menu with 3 options for sending premium sms.
- Select the desired option; Ask is the default.
Changing Phone Settings #2
- From a Home screen, navigate: Apps Apps icon > Settings, Settings icon > Apps
- Tap App manager
- Tap the Menu icon Menu (upper-right)
- Tap Special access
- Tap Use Premium text message service
- Tap the app then select an option:Â (Note Apps listed vary and only appear if they’ve previously been used for premium messaging)
- Ask
- Never allow
- Always allow
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